[ClevelandBronco]

I'm going to have to disagree with Mr. FAX on this. Unless you have a special piece of software or hardware that's a key to the process, my understanding is that you cannot be protected by patent.

For instance, if you come up with a new way to milk a goat using only a screwdriver, good for you, but anyone can do it since screwdrivers exist, goats exist and getting milk from them is already done.